The NFL suspended four players Wednesday for their roles in the New Orleans Saints' bounty system, including linebacker Jonathan Vilma for the entire 2012 season.
In addition to Vilma, defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove (now with the Green Bay Packers was suspended eight games, defensive Will Smith four games and linebacker Scott Fujita (now with the Cleveland Browns three games.
All of the suspensions are without pay.
All four player suspensions will be appealed, according to NFL source who told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, "get ready for a massive multiple legal battle over this on several fronts."
Jonathan Vilma appears to be one of the ring leaders, he supposably contributed $10,000 to the bounty pool. Kurt Warner and Brett Favre were two of the targeted players on the Saint's hit-list.
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